Service Finder
Request official information from the Federal Statistical Office in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act
Service Description
In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, you can obtain information about official information from the federal authorities or request access to files.
Every natural person and every legal entity under private law is entitled to make a request. It is irrelevant whether the person is affected (legally or actually).
Process flow
You can submit your request for access to information online (digitally to your NKB user account), by e-mail or in writing by post.
Request official information from the StBA online or by e-mail:
- Access the online application on the StBA website. Applications can only be submitted via the online application in connection with the federal user account, from which the contact details are transmitted.
- As a rule, the StBA will send you the corresponding response by the same method you used to submit the application, i.e. by e-mail, or you can submit your request for information using our contact form (on the StBA website).
- You can also contact the StBA directly by e-mail.
- Request official information from the StBA in writing by post:
- You can submit your request informally.
- Send your request by post to the public authority together with the required documents.
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The StBA will send you the corresponding reply by post or by the requested method to the contact option provided.
Requirements
The Freedom of Information Act creates an unconditional right of access to official information from federal authorities.
Which documents are required?
You do not have to submit any documents. Applications under the Freedom of Information Act can be submitted anonymously.
What are the fees?
Information may be subject to a charge. Fees may be charged for processing an IFG application (depending on the administrative costs incurred). If this is the case, you will be informed before the request is processed. Simple requests for which the administrative work involved does not exceed 30 minutes will generally be answered free of charge. The Information Fees Ordinance (IFGGebV) of the Federal Ministry of the Interior regulates the details.
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
In accordance with § 9 IFG, an objection and an action to compel are permissible against the (partial) rejection of IFG applications. The objection must be lodged within 1 month.
Processing duration
The requested information must be made available to you immediately, i.e. without culpable delay on the part of the authority. Access to information should take place within one month. If the deadline is exceeded, the authority must provide reasons.
Legal basis
Applications / forms
You can lodge an objection against the decision with the Federal Statistical Office within 1 month of notification.
Appeal
- Forms: no
- Online procedure possible: yes
- Written form required: no
- Personal appearance required: no
Further Information
Author
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
- Intended for deletion - Access to official information under the Freedom of Information Act Issued by the StBA
Remark: Display of performance in the source portal
Technically approved by
Federal Ministry of the Interior, Building and Community
Professionally released on
23.11.2021
Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6PLus)
Competent Authority
Statistisches Bundesamt (StBA)
Address
65189 Wiesbaden, Landeshauptstadt
Postal address
Telephone
+49 611 75-2405Fax
+49 611 75-4000DE-Mail
poststelle@destatis.de-mail.deOpening times
Office hours
Monday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Further Authorities
Address
65189 Wiesbaden, Landeshauptstadt
